Spaghetti Garlic Bread Bowls (Print-Friendly Version)
Spaghetti and savory sauce baked in crisp garlic bread bowls, completed with gooey cheese for a cozy main dish.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ For the Filling
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 medium white onion, finely diced
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2 garlic cloves, finely diced
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500g ground beef (12% fat)
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1 tablespoon tomato purée
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80ml red wine
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500g tomato passata
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240ml beef stock
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0.5 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
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0.5 bunch fresh basil, chopped
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0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
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0.5 teaspoon sugar
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20g freshly grated parmesan
→ For the Bread Bowls
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6 crusty white rolls
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100g unsalted butter, melted
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30g grated parmesan
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1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
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3 garlic cloves, made into paste
→ Additional
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200g dried spaghetti
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200g mozzarella cheese, shredded
# How to Make It:
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Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Sauté onion until golden, then add garlic and cook until fragrant.
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Add ground beef and brown thoroughly, breaking up with a spoon. Stir in tomato purée and cook 1 minute.
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Pour in red wine and allow to reduce for 2 minutes. Add tomato passata, beef stock, Worcestershire sauce, basil, oregano, and sugar. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer uncovered for 25 minutes until sauce is thick. Stir in grated parmesan.
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Preheat oven to 180°C. Slice tops off rolls and hollow out centres. Mix melted butter with garlic paste, parsley, and grated parmesan. Generously brush inside and outside of rolls with butter mixture.
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Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti until al dente, then drain and transfer directly to the sauce. Toss to coat evenly.
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Fill bread bowls with pasta mixture, ensuring meat sauce tops each portion. Sprinkle generously with shredded mozzarella.
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Place filled bread bowls on a baking tray. Bake at 180°C for 8–10 minutes until rolls are crisp and cheese is fully melted. For a golden finish, broil briefly if desired. Serve immediately.
# Extra Information:
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Allow the bread bowls to sit for a few minutes after baking to slightly firm up and make serving easier.
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Avoid overfilling the bread to prevent excessive moisture and sogginess at the base.